Karen Dalske is the webmaster for this site. She is also a freelance writer whose work includes adult issue articles, non-fiction and fiction books. Karen has had opportunities to be a Community Education Instructor and public speaker conducting seminars and workshops on chronic pain and employment skills. In addition, Karen worked as an independent contractor for the State of California Department of Rehabilitation where she encouraged, educated and worked with individuals seeking new directions for their lives.
Karen is active in her church speaking at women’s local and regional retreats and special events. In addition, she has experienced chronic pain, illness, emotional pain and loss and writes her blogs from the heart.
Karen is active in her church speaking at women’s local and regional retreats and special events. In addition, she has experienced chronic pain, illness, emotional pain and loss and writes her blogs from the heart.
Contact
Should you have any questions or comments you can contact Karen at: wherepainfindshope@gmail.com.
Resources
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51. (Blog post, “Headaches.”) CBS News, “14 Kinds of Headaches and how to Treat Them.” Assessed January 16, 2017 from <http://www.cbsnews.com/media/14-kinds-of-headaches-and-how-to-treat-them/.>
52. (Blog post, “Loss of Words.”) wikiHow, “How to Have a Great Conversation.” Assessed January 18, 2017 from <http://www.wikihow.com/Have-a-Great-Conversation.>
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57. (Blog post, “The Desert.”) The Blazing Center, “When God Takes You Through the Desert.” Assessed January 31, 2017 from <http://theblazingcenter.com/2012/08/11001.html.>
58. (Blog post, “Self-destructive.”) Lifehack, “12 Signs of Self-Destructive People.” Assessed February 7, 2017 from <http://www.lifehack.org/289458/12-signs-self-destructive-people.>
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60. (Blog post, “Friendship.”) WikiHow, “How to get Over Losing a Best Friend.” Assessed February 15, 2017 from <https://www.wikihow.com/Get-Over-Losing-a-Best-Friend.>
61. (Blog post, “Famine.”) Marc and Angel Hack Life, “8 Effective Ways to let go and Move On.” Assessed February 20, 2017 from <http://www.marcandangel.com/2013/04/21/8-effective-ways-to-let-go-and-move-on/.>
62. (Blog post, “Even-tempered.”) Dictionary.com, “Even-tempered.” Assessed February 21, 2017 from <http://www.dictionary.com/browse/even-tempered.>
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64. (Blog post, “Finding the Positive.”) Lifehack, “5 tips to Stay Positive in Negative Situations.” Assessed February 27, 2017 from http://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/5-tips-stay-positive-negative-situations.html.>
65. (Blog post, “My Apology to the World.”) WikiHow, “How to Stop Apologizing.” Assessed March 3, 2017 from <https://www.wikihow.com/Stop-Apologizing.>
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67. (Blog post, “Turning from Dread to Finding Joy”.) Tiny Buddha, “Body Betrayal: How to Cope with Chronic Pain and Illness.” Assessed March 8, 2017 from <http://tinybuddha.com/blog/body-betrayal-how-to-cope-with-chronic-pain-and-illness/.>
68. (Blog post, “Faith vs. Doubt”.) Dictionary.com, “Faith.” Assessed March 13, 2017 from <http://www.dictionary.com/browse/faith.>
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70. (Blog post, “Suicide.”) Helpguide.org, “Suicide Prevention How to Help Someone who is Suicidal and Save a Life.” Assessed March 20, 2017 from <https://www.helpguide.org/articles/suicide-prevention/suicide-prevention-helping-someone-who-is-suicidal.htm.>
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72. (Blog post, “When Chronic Pain gets Sick.”) Harvard Health Publications Harvard Medical School, “How to Boost Your Immune System Tips to Fight Disease and Strengthen Immunity.” Assessed March 29, 2017 from <http://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/how-to-boost-your-immune-system.>
73. (Blog post, “Bitter Envy.”) Becoming Minimalist, “A Helpful Guide to Overcoming Envy.” Assessed April 1, 2017 from <http://www.becomingminimalist.com/ungreen-with-envy/.>
74. (Blog post, “Sometimes Groaning is Useful.”) The Princess in the Tower, “How to Help a Loved one with Severe Chronic Pain.” Assessed April 7, 2017 from <http://princessinthetower.org/caregivers-how-to-help-a-loved-one-with-severe-chronic-pain/.>
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76. (Blog post, “How to stay Healthy in the Hospital.”) Scientific American, “10 Ways to Stave Off Hospital Superbugs and Other Nasty Germs.” Assessed April 12, 2017 from <https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/10-ways-protect-yourself-superbugs/.>
77. (Blog post, “Loss of Innocence.”) Focus on the Family, “How to Identify the Victims and Perpetrators of Sex Trafficking.” Assessed April 17, 2017 from <http://www.focusonthefamily.com/socialissues/family/sex-trafficking/how-to-identify-sex-trafficking-victims.>
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81. (Blog post, “Does chronic pain cause cognitive deficiencies?”) Maria Shriver Powered by Inspiration, “8 Steps to Reverse Memory Loss.” Assessed April 28, 2017 from <http://mariashriver.com/blog/2016/07/alzheimers-8-steps-reverse-memory-loss-mark-hyman/.>
82. (Blog post, “Stop Guarding Your Injury”.) Lawrence Gold Somatics, “Might You be Strengthening Your Pain?” Assessed May 5, 2017 from <http://www.somatics.com/pdf/Might_You_be_Strengthening_Your_Pain.pdf.>
83. (Blog post, “Stop Guarding Your Injury.”) Stride Strong Physical Therapy, “Muscle Spasms.” Assessed May 5, 2017 from <http://stridestrong.com/muscle-spasms/ .>
84. (Blog post, “Scorn Opens the Door for Toxic Relationships.”) Heysigmund, “Toxic People: 12 Things They do and How to Deal with Them.” Assessed May 8, 2017 from <
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88. (Blog post, “Someone Else.”) Tiny Buddha Simple Wisdom for Complex Lives, “Life Isn’t Always Fair: 5 Steps to Accept Tough Situations.” Assessed May 22, 2017 from < https://tinybuddha.com/blog/life-isnt-always-fair-5-steps-to-accept-tough-situations/.>
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92. (Blog post, “The Pain of Motherhood.”) AARP Real Possibilities, “Parenting Adult Children: Are You a Good Friend to Your Grown-up Kid?” Assessed June 6, 2017 from
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93. (Blog post, “An Affliction of the Feet.”) Nerve Remedy Reviews.com, “Top 5 Nerve Pain Supplements of 2017: Which Brand Thinks You’re Stupid?” Assessed June 9, 2017 from <http://nerveremedyreviews.com/br/.>
94. (Blog post, “An Affliction of the Feet.”) Patient, “Peripheral Neuropathy.” Assessed June 9, 2017 from <https://patient.info/health/peripheral-neuropathy-leaflet.>
95. (Blog post, “Being Glad for as Many Days as We’ve Been Afflicted.”) Buffer Social, “10 Simple Things You Can Do Today That Will Make You Happier, Backed by Science.” Assessed June 14, 2017 from < https://blog.bufferapp.com/10-scientifically-proven-ways-to-make-yourself-happier.>
96. (Blog post, “Arthritis Knocking at Your Door.”) Arthritis Foundation, “Sources of Arthritis Pain.” Assessed June 24, 2017 from <http://www.arthritis.org/living-with-arthritis/pain-management/understanding/types-of-pain.php.>
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98. (Blog post, “Dreams of Hope and Promise.”) WikiHow, “How to Have Hope.” Assessed June 20, 2017 from <https://www.wikihow.com/Have-Hope.>
99. (Blog post, “Please Don’t Bump Me.”) eMedicine Health, “Bruises.” Assessed June 23, 2017 from <http://www.emedicinehealth.com/bruises/article_em.htm.>
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101. (Blog post, “Rheumatoid Arthritis.”) MedicineNet.com, “Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).” Assessed June 30, 2017 from <http://www.medicinenet.com/rheumatoid_arthritis/article.htm.>
102. (Blog post, “Rheumatoid Arthritis.”) Everyday Health, “10 Ways to Fight Chronic RA Pain.” Assessed June 30, 2017 from <http://www.everydayhealth.com/hs/rheumatoid-arthritis-treatment-management/chronic-pain/.>
103. (Blog post, “Sadness vs Depression.”) Heath Line, “Is it Depression or Sadness? Learn the Signs.” Assessed July 3, 2017 from <http://www.healthline.com/health/depression/depression-vs-sadness.>
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105. (Blog post, “Too Hot to Handle.”) Health Line, “What Causes Heat Intolerance? 9 Possible Conditions.” Assessed July 8, 2017 from <http://www.healthline.com/symptom/heat-intolerance.>
106. (Blog post, “Too Hot to Handles.”) Brain & Spine Foundation, “Heat Sensitivity and Hot Temperatures.” Assessed July 8, 2017 from <http://www.brainandspine.org.uk/heat-sensitivity-and-hot-temperatures.>
107. (Blog post, “Anhedonia - Loss of Joy and Happiness.”) Healthy Holistic Living, “Anhedonia.” Assessed July 10, 2017 from <http://www.healthy-holistic-living.com/anhedonia.html.>
108. (Blog post, “Anhedonia - Loss of Joy and Happiness.”) ePain Assist, “Anhedonia, Diagnosis, Treatment, Recovery Period.” Assessed July 10, 2017 from <https://www.epainassist.com/mental-health/anhedonia-diagnosis-treatment-recovery.>
109. (Blog post, “He Was Shot in the Back.”) Arthritis-Health, “Cortisone Injection Risks and Side Effects.” Assessed July 15, 2017 from <https://www.arthritis-health.com/treatment/injections/cortisone-injection-risks-and-side-effects.>
110. (Blog post, “He Was Shot in the Back.”) Back Pain HC, “Epidural for Back Pain – Is it Good or Bad?” Assessed July 17, 2017 from <http://www.backpainhc.com/epidural-for-back-pain/.>
111. (Blog post, “Vengeance.”) wikiHow, “How to Avoid Taking Revenge.” Assessed July 17, 2017 from < http://www.wikihow.com/Avoid-Taking-Revenge.>
112. (Blog post, “Boredom – The Loss of our “Normal” Life.”) Psychology Today, “How to Beat Boredom.” Assessed July 24, 2017 from <https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/making-change/201507/how-beat-boredom.>
113. (Blog post, “Boredom – The Loss of our “Normal” Life.”) wikiHow, “How to Overcome Boredom.” Assessed July 24, 2017 from <http://www.wikihow.com/Overcome-Boredom.>
114. (Blog post, “Key to Independence.”) CA.GOV, “DMV Senior Guide for Safe Driving.” Assessed July 28, 2017 from <https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/wcm/connect/8a431ac8-535b-4783-b006-a6c6cf58ef18/dl625senior.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CONVERT_TO=url&CACHEID=8a431ac8-535b-4783-b006-a6c6cf58ef18.>
115. (Blog post, “Key to Independence.”) CA.GOV, “California Driver Handbook.” Assessed July 28, 2017 from <https://www.dmv.ca.gov/web/eng_pdf/dl600.pdf.>
116. (Blog post, “Key to Independence.”) Care.com, “How to Talk to a Parent About Driving.” Assessed July 28, 2017 from <https://www.care.com/c/stories/5586/how-to-talk-to-a-parent-about-driving/.>
117. (Blog post, “Fear of Seeking Help.”) Healthy Place, “5 Ways to Cure Hospital Anxiety, Surgery Fear, Fear of Medicine.” Assessed July 31, 2017 from <https://www.healthyplace.com/blogs/anxiety-schmanxiety/2013/04/hospital-anxiety-surgery-fear-and-medicine-worry/.>
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119. (Blog post, “The Victim.”) The Positivity Blog, “How to Break out of a Victim Mentality: 7 Powerful Tips.” Assessed August 7, 2017 from <http://www.positivityblog.com/how-to-break-out-of-a-victim-mentality-7-powerful-tips/.>
120. (Blog post, “A Leaning Fence.”) Health, “7 Steps to Defy Your Age Inside and Out.” Assessed August 18, 2017 from <http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20500929,00.html#turn-in-earlier-0.>
121. (Blog post, “Cancer.”) National Cancer Institute, “Cancer Statistics.” Assessed August 15, 2017 from <https:/www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/understanding/statistics.>
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123. (Blog post, “Caregivers.”) Clarity Care Advocates, “5 Important Tips for Selecting a Caregiver.” Assessed August 22, 2017 from <http://www.claritycareadvocates.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Clarity-Selecting-A-Caregiver.pdf.>
124. (Blog post, “Caregivers.”) Inside Elder Care, “How to Choose a Caregiver.” Assessed August 22, 2017 from <http://www.insideeldercare.com/caregiving/how-to-choose-a-caregiver/.>
125. (Blog post, “Saying Goodbye to Your Old Life and Hello to Change.”) My Domaine, “The Secret to Accepting Change.” Assessed August 22, 2017 from <http://www.mydomaine.com/how-to-accept-change/slide2.>
126. (Blog post, “Playing Games.”) Huffington Post, “9 Ways Video Games can Actually be Good for You.” Assessed September 2, 2017 from <http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/07/video-games-good-for-us_n_4164723.html.>
127. (Blog post, “Makeover for the Heart.”) Lifehack, “How to Heal a Broken Heart, and the Science Behind It.” Assessed September 5, 2017 from <http://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/how-heal-broken-heart-and-the-science-behind-2.html.>
128. (Blog post, “Living in an Imaginary World.”) Mindful, “Getting Started with Mindfulness.” Assessed September 11, 2017 from <https://www.mindful.org/meditation/mindfulness-getting-started/.>
129. (Blog post, “Living in an Imaginary World.”) Greater Good Magazine, “Mindfulness Defined.” Assessed September 11, 2017 from <https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/mindfulness/definition.>
130. (Blog post, “Stay up-to-Date.”) The Care Navigator, “Tips to Ensure an Effective Doctor Appointment.” Assessed September 15, 2017 from <http://thecarenavigator.com/ensure-effective-doctor-appointment/.>
131. (Blog post, “How to Inspire Others from Your Experiences to not Give Up.”) Lifehack, “10 Amazing Things Happen When you Inspire Others with Your Experiences.” Assessed September 22, 2017 from <http://www.lifehack.org/323951/10-amazing-things-happen-when-you-inspire-others-with-your-experience.>
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134. (Blog post, “Chronic Pain’s Victim.”) Wikipedia, “Victim Mentality.” Assessed September 27, 2017 from <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victim_mentality.>
135. (Blog post, “Chronic Pain’s Victim.”) Health Central, “Victim or Victor?” Assessed September 27, 2017 from <https://www.healthcentral.com/article/victim-or-victor.>
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138. (Blog post, “Staying Upbeat in a Downbeat World.”) The Positivity Blog, “How to Stay Positive: 11 Smart Habits.” Assessed September 2, 2017 from <http://www.positivityblog.com/how-to-stay-positive/.>
139. (Blog post, “Time Change and the Affect it has on the Body.”) Wonderopolis, “Why do we Change the Clocks Twice a Year?” Assessed October 6, 2017 from <https://wonderopolis.org/wonder/why-do-we-change-the-clocks-twice-a-year.>
140. (Blog post, “Time Change and the Affect it has on the Body.”) timeanddate.com, “Your Health and Daylight Saving Time.” Assessed October 6, 2017 from <https://www.timeanddate.com/time/dst/daylight-saving-health.html.>
141. (Blog post, “The Trauma of our World.”) American Psychological Association, “Managing Your Distress in the Aftermath of a Shooting.” Assessed October 7, 2017 from < http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/mass-shooting.aspx.>
142. (Blog post, “Sprains and Strains.”) Health Line, “Is it a Sprain or a Strain? Tips for Identification.” Assessed October 13, 2017 from <https://www.healthline.com/health/sprain-vs-strain#symptoms.>
143. (Blog post, “Fear Factor.”) Lifehack, “Five Things We Can Learn from Facing Fears.” Assessed October 14, 2017 from <http://www.lifehack.org/303268/five-things-can-learn-from-facing-our-fears.>
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149. (Blog post, “When It Hurts to Eat – TMJ.”) MedicineNet.com, “Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ).” Assessed October 25, 2017 from <https://www.medicinenet.com/temporomandibular_joint_syndrome_tmj/article.htm.>
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152. (Blog post, “Dropping Your Guard.”) Tiny Buddha, “Drop the Mask – How to Slowly Lower Your Guard and Change Your Life.” Assess October 28, 2017 from <https://tinybuddha.com/blog/drop-the-mask-how-to-slowly-lower-your-guard-and-change-your-life/.>
153. (Blog post, “Keep That Noise Down I Can’t Sleep.”) wikiHow, “How to Sleep with Lots of Noise.” Assessed November 4, 2017 from <https://www.wikihow.com/Sleep-with-Lots-of-Noise.>
154. (Blog post, “Can You Hear me Now? The Art of Listening.”) Mind Tools, “Active Listening, Hear What People are Really Saying.” Assessed November 8, 2017 from <https://www.mindtools.com/CommSkll/ActiveListening.htm.>
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156. (Blog post, “A Friend’s Loss.”) Goodlife Zen, “21 Ways to Comfort a Friend in Crisis.” Assessed November 15, 2017 from < https://goodlifezen.com/21-ways-to-comfort-a-friend-in-crisis/.>
157. (Blog post, “Too Much to Do.”) Breaking Muscle, “8 Natural Ways to Fuel Your Energy Level Through the Day.” Assessed November 17, 2017 from <https://breakingmuscle.com/fitness/8-natural-ways-to-fuel-your-energy-level-through-the-day.>
158. (Blog post, “Tis the Season.”) Health, “11 Tips for Avoiding Holiday Depression Triggers.” Assessed November 18, 2017 from <http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20550695,00.html.>
159. (Blog post, “Do you Criticize Yourself?”) Huffpost, “Negative Self-Talk: 9 Ways to Silence Your Inner Critic.” Assessed November 27, 2017 from <https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/06/negative-self-talk-think-positive_n_3009832.html.>
160. (Blog post, “Loss of Integrity.”) Wikihow, “How to Improve Your Personal Integrity.” Assessed November 29, 2017 from <https://www.wikihow.com/Improve-Your-Personal-Integrity.>
161. (Blog post, “Accident.”) drmaud.com, “The First 72 Hours: 10 Simple Things That can Help You Heal.” Assessed December 2, 2017 from <http://drmaud.com/page4/assets/Top%20Ten%20Things.pdf.>
162. (Blog post, “Frustration.”) Life With Confidence, “Frustration – 8 Ways to Deal With It.” Assessed December 3, 2017 from <https://www.life-with-confidence.com/frustration.html .>
163. (Blog post, “It’s a New Year.”) Mercola, “7 Psychological Tips to Make Your New Year’s Resolutions Stick.” Assessed December 13, 2017 from <https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2015/01/08/7-psychological-tips-new-years-resolutions.aspx.>
164. (Blog post, “Our Pet’s Wellbeing.”) North State Public Radio, “Pet Therapy – How Animals and Humans Heal Each Other.” Assessed December 14, 2017 from <https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2012/03/09/146583986/pet-therapy-how-animals-and-humans-heal-each-other.>
165. (Blog post, “A Doctor You Can Trust.”) Reader’s Digest, “7 Secrets to Finding a Doctor You Can Trust.” Assessed December 20, 2017 from <https://www.rd.com/health/wellness/find-a-doctor/.>
166. (Blog post, “Learning to Ask for What You Want.”) Vincegowmon.com, “15 Ways to Express Needs and Desires.” Assessed December 20, 2017 from <http://www.vincegowmon.com/15-ways-to-express-needs-desires/.>
167. (Blog post, “Raynaud’s Phenomenon,”) Medicinenet.com, “Raynaud’s Phenomenon.” Assessed December 22, 2017 from <https://www.medicinenet.com/raynauds_phenomenon/article.htm.>
168. (Blog post, “The Unknown.”) Tinybuddha.com, “7 Ways to Deal with Uncertainty So You Can Be Happier and Less Anxious.” Assessed December 23, 2017 from <https://tinybuddha.com/blog/7-ways-to-deal-with-uncertainty/.>
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170. (Blog post, “It’s a Trade-Off.”) Psycologytoday.com, “Life is a Series of Trade-offs.” Assessed December 28, 2017 from <https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/headshrinkers-guide-the-galaxy/201109/life-is-series-trade-offs.>
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173. (Blog post, “Sabotaging Relationships.” Tinybuddha.com, “How to Maintain a Healthy Relationship When You’re Depressed.” Assessed January 3, 2018 from <https://tinybuddha.com/blog/how-to-maintain-a-healthy-relationship-when-youre-depressed/.>
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176. (Blog post, “At Rest.”) Huffingtonpost.com, “8 Ways to Unplug and Recharge Your Brain.” Assessed January 20, 2018 from <https://www.huffingtonpost.com/matthew-edlund-md/no-time-for-downtime-gett_b_698530.html.>
177. (Blog post, “Climbing the Staircase of Regret.”) Psychologytoday.com, “Let it Go!” Assessed January 22, 2018 from
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178. (Blog post, “How to Reduce Risk of Being Injured From a Fall.”) Smartcellsusa.com, “How-to Fall Safely to Reduce Fall Related Injuries.” Assessed January 29, 2018 from <http://www.smartcellsusa.com/senior-falls-how-to-fall-safely/.>
179. (Blog post, “Going Into Captivity in Your Own Home.”) Calmclinic.com, “Agoraphobia: Cause, Treatment, Anxiety.” Assessed February 5, 2018 from <https://www.calmclinic.com/agoraphobia.>
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181. (Blog post, “Receiving Help.”) Huffingtonpost.com, “6 Reasons Why People With Mental Illness Are Strong, Not Weak.” Assessed February 7, 2018 from <https://www.huffingtonpost.com/rachel-griffin/6-reasons-why-people-with-mental-illnesses-are-strong-not-weak_b_9204122.html.>
182. (Blog post, “How Teeth Affect Your General Health.”) Mayoclinic.org, “Oral Health – A Window to Your Overall Health.” Assessed February 13, 2018 from <https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/dental/art-20047475.>
183. (Blog post, “How Teeth Affect Your General Health.”) Happytoothnc.com, “9 Little-Known Tips to Improve Your Dental Health.” Assessed February 14, 2018 from <https://happytoothnc.com/dental-health/.>
184. (Blog post, “Fake People.”) Inc.com, “How to Tell if Someone is Lying: 10 Tells and Clues (Ranked in Ascending Order of Reliability).” Assessed February 14, 2018 from <https://www.inc.com/bill-murphy-jr/how-to-tell-if-someone-is-lying-10-tells-and-clues.htm.>
185. (Blog post, “It’s a Pain in the Neck.”) Medicinenet.com, “Neck Pain (Cervical Pain).” Assessed February 17, 2018 from <https://www.medicinenet.com/neck_pain/article.htm.>
186. (Blog post, “How Cancer Affects Family and Friends.”) Cancer.net, “Family Life.” Assessed February 17, 2018 from <https://www.cancer.net/coping-with-cancer/talking-with-family-and-friends/family-life.>
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188. (Blog post, “Losing a Parent to Dementia.”) Caring.com, “11 Signs it Might be Time for Assisted Living.” Assessed February 19, 2018 from <https://www.caring.com/articles/signs-its-time-for-assisted-living.>
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190. (Blog post, “When Your Conversation Turns Upside Down.”) Forbes.com, “Six Bad Conversation Habits and How to Fix Them.” Assessed February 26, 2018 from <https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2017/06/14/six-bad-conversation-habits-and-how-to-fix-them/#27d710822eff.>
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192. (Blog post, “A Patient’s Self-respect.”) Mentalhealth.fitness, “Bringing it up: 13 Tips for Talking with Your Physician About Depression.” Assessed March 2, 2018 from <http://mentalhealth.fitness/bringing-it-up-13-tips-for-talking-with-your-physician-about-depression/.>
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200. (Blog post, “Cards – A Dying Breed.”) Ideas.hallmark.com, “What to Write in a Sympathy Card.” Assessed March 16, 2018 from <https://ideas.hallmark.com/articles/sympathy-ideas/what-to-write-in-a-sympathy-card/.>
201. (Blog post, “Cards – A Dying Breed.”) Ideas.hallmark.com, “Birthday Wishes: What to Write in a Birthday Card.” Assessed March 16, 2018 from <https://ideas.hallmark.com/articles/birthday-ideas/birthday-wishes/.>
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203. (Blog post, “Sabotaging Our Health.”) Whywesuffer.com, “8 Ways We Sabotage Physical Health.” Assessed March 21, 2018 from <http://www.whywesuffer.com/8-ways-we-sabotage-physical-health/.>
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205. (Blog post, “Shingles: The Viral Infection You Don’t Want.”) Healthline.com, “Shingles.” Assessed April 3, 2018 from <https://www.healthline.com/health/shingles#risk-factors.>
206. (Blog post, “Emotional Pain – At Some Point it Takes Over.”) Articles.mercola.com, “5 Tips for Recovering from Emotional Pain.” Assessed April 4, 2018 from <https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/08/15/emotional-pain-recovery-tips.aspx.>
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211. (Blog post, “Regrets – Wishing You Could go Back and do Things Differently.”)
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200. (Blog post, “Cards – A Dying Breed.”) Ideas.hallmark.com, “What to Write in a Sympathy Card.” Assessed March 16, 2018 from <https://ideas.hallmark.com/articles/sympathy-ideas/what-to-write-in-a-sympathy-card/.>
201. (Blog post, “Cards – A Dying Breed.”) Ideas.hallmark.com, “Birthday Wishes: What to Write in a Birthday Card.” Assessed March 16, 2018 from <https://ideas.hallmark.com/articles/birthday-ideas/birthday-wishes/.>
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206. (Blog post, “Emotional Pain – At Some Point it Takes Over.”) Articles.mercola.com, “5 Tips for Recovering from Emotional Pain.” Assessed April 4, 2018 from <https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/08/15/emotional-pain-recovery-tips.aspx.>
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211. (Blog post, “Regrets – Wishing You Could go Back and do Things Differently.”)
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